GPL: Is Monaco really horrible?

Hi Arto, Horrible? Umm. Maybe that's a bit strong. To tame Monaco you need to watch replays to find the line/corner speeds. When I started, I was driving Ferrari and just watched the fastest AI Ferrari. After watching them, you get a feel for what is required to complete a lap :) Monaco has some difficult braking zones so brake early and often :) Jason.

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> Hi dear gpl-racers, > after having get some familiarity with Monza - well only 1:31.34 is my > best - I tried to drive in Monaco... (Yeah, I know, it really is a track > from the other end...). Even with the trainer (not the advanced one!), > and using only 2nd and 3rd gear, it seems to be nearly impossible to > stay in the track! Not to speak of fast driving and good lap times... > Did they feel this already in 60's? Was the track already then considered > "impossible"? I know that nowadays they see it as a very, very hard place. > Arto

-------- Jason Monds "My other car is a Ferrari" http://members.home.net/gpl.mondsj/gpl (Please remove 'no extra spork' when replying)

Think about it, it's basically the same configuration outside of the Pool chicane. But in 1967 you have no wings to help you hold the car down, hard compund, narrow tires...I would think it would be harder than now. Oh yeah kerbs and lamp posts...in case you get up on the kerb there is a lamp post to great u. :-)

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> Hi dear gpl-racers, > after having get some familiarity with Monza - well only 1:31.34 is my > best - I tried to drive in Monaco... (Yeah, I know, it really is a track > from the other end...). Even with the trainer (not the advanced one!), > and using only 2nd and 3rd gear, it seems to be nearly impossible to > stay in the track! Not to speak of fast driving and good lap times... > Did they feel this already in 60's? Was the track already then considered > "impossible"? I know that nowadays they see it as a very, very hard place. > Arto

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